It's a bigger killer than HIV/AIDS and malaria. Here's what we can do to beat antimicrobial resistance
For World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, we look at how antimicrobial resistance has become a silent pandemic and what governments, the healthcare industry, and society can do to tackle them.
There are more blood groups than you think – here’s why they matter
Blood comprises white blood cells, plasma, platelets and red blood cells. It is the red blood cells that define the blood group classification systems.
How digital solutions can help combat premature deaths from non-communicable diseases
Closing the gap on premature deaths from NCDs is key to economic prosperity, global health and social justice. Digital tools can help tackle the problem.
What is inflammation? Two immunologists explain
Inflammation is part of the normal immune response, but problems arise when the function overreacts or overstays its welcome. Here's what you need to know.
Epilepsy: gene therapy technique shows promise in treating drug-resistant form of the condition
A new gene therapy approach to controlling epileptic seizures could help the many people who do not respond well to current drug treatments, scientists say.
Cervical cancer elimination: Why we need partnerships to scale equitable access to vaccines and screening
Cervical cancer is largely preventable and treatable, but we need multi-stakeholder collaboration to ensure equitable access to vaccination and treatment.
These are the healthcare lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic
Trailblazers have identified cost-effective and globally applicable disease intervention and treatment pathways born out of the experience of COVID-19.
Gel-like implant destroys pancreatic cancer in mice
A new approach for treating pancreatic cancer has eliminated 80% of tumours in trials. It uses a gel-like implant to insert radioactive iodine into tumours
NCDs 2030: Accelerate Change through Innovation
At the time of writing (November 2022), and as the pandemic appears to be in transition, now is the optimal moment to reflect on lessons learned: developing countries have reacted rapidly...
MCED, a blood test that screens for multiple cancers at once, promises to boost early detection
Multicancer early detection tests (MCEDs) could screen for most common cancers all at once. They look for trace amounts of tumour DNA in the bloodstream.
How to safely return to exercising while recovering from long COVID
Long COVID affects different people in different ways and it's important to recognize that exercise might not be suitable for all, say experts.
These are the world’s top health concerns in 2022
COVID-19 is the world’s top health concern, the Ipsos Global Health Service Monitor says. Mental health is a higher concern than cancer for the first time.